Italian Easter Bread RecipesAre you looking for italian easter bread recipes? Then you have come to the right place. Check out my favorite easter bread recipe below. North Italian and Suisse TraditionOne of the great traditions of Northern Italy (and Switzerland) is Easter bread, baked with colored eggs embedded in the dough. As a centerpiece for an Easter supper, they're marvelous. They also make a great gift!Bread Machine recommended!One of the great things about bread machines is that they take most of the grunt work and elbow grease out of making this treat.Italian Easter Bread RecipeIngredients:3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 package (1/4 oz) package of active dry yeast 1 tsp salt 2/3 cup of warm milk (120 to 130 degrees F) 2 tbsp of softened butter 7 eggs 1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit 1/4 cut chopped blanched almonds 1/2 tsp anise seeds vegetable or olive oil. Mix one of the cups of flour, the sugar, yeast and salt into a mixing bowl, blending in the milk and butter, beating for 2 minutes or so at a medium setting. Once it's nicely blended, add in two eggs and a half cup of flour, then beat two minutes on high. Stir in the candied fruit, the almonds and anise seed, and mix thoroughly. Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough, and turn it onto a lightly floured surface, kneading until it's smooth and elastic – should be about 6 to 8 minutes or so. In a greased bown, turn it once to grease all sides, and then cover and let it rise in a warm place, until it's doubled (roughly an hour). If desired, dye the remaining eggs (leaving them uncooked) and lightly rub the dough with oil. Punch the dough down, and divide it in half, turning each piece into a 24" rope. Twist the rope and tuck the eggs into the openings, then cover everything with a cloth, and let it rise again, until doubled, roughly 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a golden brown. Remove it from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack. Be creative with your italian easter bread recipe!Some cooks like to use an egg wash to give the bread a glossy coat; others like to dust it with powdered sugar. Be creative – this is festive and makes for a great italian gift.Return from "this" page to Italian Easter Food Return from "italian easter bread recipes" page to Best Italian Gifts
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